Dec. 26 (UPI) -- China on Friday announced sanctions against U.S. companies in the arms industry after the United States revealed arms sales to Taiwan.
"The United States recently announced its large-scale arms sales to China's Taiwan Region," the announcement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. "This seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. Joint Communiqués, interferes in China's internal affairs, and undermines China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. China hereby decides to take countermeasures against U.S. military-related companies and senior executives."
The move comes after the United States announced an $11.1 billion arms deal with Taiwan on Dec. 18. Washington recognizes Taiwan as a sovereign nation, but Beijing claims it as Chinese territory.
The eight items being sold to Taiwan include HIMARS rocket systems, TOW missiles, Javelin anti-tank missiles, anti-armor loitering munition systems, spare attack helicopter parts, and the Taiwan Tactical Network military communication platform and Tactical Awareness Kit, among other equipment.
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